Congress Criticizes Indian Government Over Low Press Freedom Ranking
‘Free press under attack’: Congress slams Centre over India’s 157 rank in press freedom index
Hindustan Times
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The Indian National Congress party criticized the government for India's low ranking of 157 in the World Press Freedom Index 2026, categorizing it as 'very serious.' On World Press Freedom Day, the party emphasized the importance of a free press in democracy and expressed solidarity with journalists defending democratic values.
- 01India ranks 157 in the World Press Freedom Index 2026.
- 02The Congress party claims press freedom in India is under attack.
- 03World Press Freedom Day serves as a reminder for governments to uphold press freedom.
- 04The Windhoek Declaration, which promotes press freedom, originated from African journalists in 1991.
- 05The Congress party stands with journalists who speak truth to power.
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On World Press Freedom Day, the Indian National Congress party condemned the government's handling of press freedom, citing India's ranking of 157 in the World Press Freedom Index 2026, which places it in the 'very serious' category. The Congress emphasized that a free press is essential for democracy and expressed solidarity with journalists who challenge authority and uphold democratic values. The day serves as a reminder for governments to respect their commitments to press freedom and encourages media professionals to reflect on the state of press freedom globally. The concept of World Press Freedom Day was established by the UN General Assembly in 1993, following the Windhoek Declaration, which aimed to promote press freedom, independence, and pluralism worldwide.
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The low ranking raises concerns about the safety and independence of journalists in India, potentially affecting the public's access to information.
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